Dermatology Case Study

Here it is all over again! Another lengthy and predictable Thursday evening where I end up fantasizing about a magical genie who could grant my wishes. After reading that, you are probably thinking “how could she possibly set her thoughts towards something that unrealistic?” To justify, this entire semester has been a constant cycle between attending classes, completing the work for those classes, working my two jobs, fighting with my boyfriend because we hardly get to spend time with each other, and then me feeling the same stress I have become much too close with towards the very end of my days. During this time of night, I normally lift my head up to the ceiling and talk out loud, asking God to offer me a better lifestyle. I may have a greater …show more content…
Many things can go right during that time span, but they can also go wrong and I could possibly ruin my chances of completing the program. Therefore, I have thought about a Plan B in case the worst case scenario was to occur. Like doctors, teachers are also professionals who have the ability to impact the lives of others the way I intend to. If I am not a dermatologist, then I would like to be a chemistry teacher instead. I would want to teach at either the high school or college level, that way I can deal with students who are at a higher maturity level and be able to get them through difficult matters in and out of the classroom. Either way, I would have all of the science prerequisites and have the chance to get a degree in less time. Say a pressing obstacle would occur and prevent me from continuing the path of a medical professional, I believe my backup plan would serve me just as …show more content…
After watching Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Sandra Lee’s video on How to Become a Dermatologist, I have a full grip on what is expected of those who are pursuing the long course of specializing in medicine. Subsequently, she explains how one must go to college to earn a Bachelor’s degree at a four year university and to score well on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) around their junior year of college. Then one must gain acceptance into an accredited Medical School to attend for another four years, following with four years in a residency program for dermatology. After residency, one must take the Dermatology Board Exam and if their performance on that is successful, that is when they become board-certified and start practicing. Overall, it takes about twelve years to become a dermatologist. While recognizing how long of a journey this will be, I know that if I set my mind towards it then I can definitely handle the obstacles. If anything, I feel excited for it all as I know it will pay off and I will end up gaining valuable knowledge that can take me further than my wildest